Friday, 14 March 2014

Notices 9th to 16th March 2014


SUNDAY
First of Lent
  9th
  8.00 am
10.00 am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs
MONDAY
 
10th
12.30 pm
 
  7.30 pm
Sunny Days Post-natal support group in the Meeting Place with Joanne
Glenn. (Arrive 12 noon for 12.30 pm start – until 3.00 pm)
Murray and others to a Conference at St Mary’s Church, Bramall Lane  about Common Fund - the successor to Parish Share
TUESDAY  
 
11th
10.00 am
  2.30 pm
  6.15 pm
  7.30 pm
  7.30 pm
  7.30 pm
  7.30 pm
Holy Communion in the Meeting Place – Lent 2
TLC in the Meeting Place. New members always welcome
Brownies in the Upper Hall
Guides in the Upper Hall
Baptism Preparation in the Meeting Place
Norton Lees Local History Group meeting in the Old Vestry
Home Group at Jenny & Dilesh’s home
WEDNESDAY
 
12th
10.00 am
 
10.30 am
  2.15 pm  
 
  6.00 pm
  7.30 pm
  7.30 pm
  8.00 pm
Peekaboo for Babies, toddlers, parents and carers in the Nave with
refreshments in the Meeting Place
Care4You support workers team meeting in the Old Vestry
M.U. meeting in the Meeting Place  - Jacqui will be leading A Meditation for Lent
Yoga with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall
Home Group at Liz & Mike’s home 
Lent Series ‘Living for God’ in the Meeting Place
Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY
13th
10.00 am
  1.30 pm
  3.00 pm
  3.30 pm
   6.30 pm
  7.00 pm 
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
Funeral in church for Betty Vickers    1.00 pm Tea and Coffee
Chairobics in the Meeting Place
New Study Group/Homework Club in the Old Vestry to 5.30 pm
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY
14th
 10.00 am
M.U. Coffee Morning at Sheffield Cathedral
SUNDAY
Second Sunday of Lent
 
16th
  8.00 am
10.00 am
  4.00 pm
  6.00 pm
 
  6.00 for
  7.00 pm
Holy Communion
Family Worship – Drawn to the Desert - (No Seekers today)
Murray – Wedding Rehearsal in church for 27.03.14
‘Vine Time’ Service in the Old Vestry. Please see Jacqui for information
or just turn up on the night. All welcome!
Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place
afterwards. (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start)

 

 

Lent Series 2014  - ‘I’m gonna let it shine!’ – Week 1 ‘Living for God’

Please come along on Wednesday evening for the first week of our Lent Series.  It is really important that as many as possible of us are there!  This week Murray and Ann will be leading, helping us to reflect on a bible passage about living for God and thinking about where we meet people and have the opportunity to let our light shine.  We begin at 7.30 with tea, coffee and a piece of cake!
 
 
 
 
 
BETTY who was a member of St Paul’s for many years and a very dear friend to many here, as well  as the founder member of Norton Lees W.I., sadly died last Sunday morning in the Northern General Hospital Betty’s funeral will be on Thursday 13th March. Details overleaf.
 
SPRING CLEANING - HELP WANTED  Any help would be appreciated for Spring cleaning church on Sat 5th April from 10.00 am to 12 noon. Please see Ken for more details
 
HONEY EVENING SW Sheffield Trefoil Guild invites you to a Honey Evening at the Bee Farm at Troway Hall on Wed 16th Apr at 6.45 pm, cost £2.50. We suggest car sharing (4) if possible, as there is limited car parking. Please contact Margaret or Jacqui for details if you’re interested.
 
PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING  with books and cakes on Sat 10th May from 10 am to 1 pm to raise money for the Fabric Fund for the remaining window repairs.  If anyone would like to grow something for us to sell, it would be very much appreciated. Please see Ken for suggestions.
 
M.U. - MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY – Sunday 30th March.
As you remember your mother, help us to change the lives of people all over the world by buying a “Make a Mother’s Day” gift. Please see posters in church for details of inspirational ethical gifts from £4-£10.
EASTER CARDS will be on sale in church very shortly. Enquiries to Jacqui & please put your payment in the oak box under the MP notice board.
 
MANAGING YOUR MONEY – SAVE AND SPEND WELL
A free course to help you manage your money better and learn to budget, will start on Thursday 20th March at
St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats, from
11.15 am to 1.15 pm.  Book by calling Karen Kilner on 0114 250 7369 or email karen@kilner.eclipse.co.uk  For more information, there’s a poster on the MP notice board.
 
SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS 2014 VOUCHERS There’s now a box in church if you would like to save your vouchers for equipment for St Paul’s Beavers, Cubs & Scouts please. Help us to help equip our young people for a healthier life!
 
W.I. -  FASHION SHOW  On Wednesday 2nd April our W.I. will be holding a fashion show by Bon Marche from the High Street. They will be bringing their new range and there will be some discounts!  Posters in church soon!
 
BABY LEE Cathy & Roger’s Grandson has a name at last! He is going to be called Ira Peter Lee. (Ira as in Gershwin or Levin, which means ‘watchful’ in Hebrew, and Peter for Lucy’s Dad and Roger’s Dad.)
 
PIANO LESSONS Sue Stocks is a piano teacher who lives just a few doors away from St Paul’s Church on Angerford Avenue. She welcomes adults and children, beginners and experienced players into her home for piano lessons. Tuition takes place in a friendly environment and lessons are tailor made to suit the individual. The first consultation lesson is free! Contact Sue on 0114 2810633 or 0793 2844 360 or email suestocks10@gmail.com
 
NEW GROUPS - ART CLASS - The WEA is bringing an Art class to St Paul’s.  The classes with Veronique Oodian will begin in the OV on Mon 28th April. Sorry, but there are no current vacancies. You are advised to leave your contact details with Cathy who will try to make sure Veronique adds you to her waiting list. HOMEWORK CLUB - Help for all ages with focus on English, Maths & Science, in the OV from 3.30 -5.30 pm starting on Thurs 6th March. Discount available for siblings.  1:1 tuition also available. Call HJ Tuition on 0114 2554889 or 07846957711
 
Mike’s Ministry:  
Tues 11th – St Marie’s R.C. Academy
Wed 12th – St Thomas’, Bradley, (Huddersfiled)
Fri 14th – Lacewood Primary
 
Prayer Focus:  we pray for all who are bereaved , are ill and those who care for them
 
From Murray
The season of Lent is an important one in the church’s year.  It is a time of sharing with Jesus as he fasted in the desert.  I will pick up that theme at Family Worship on 16th March and show some pictures I took of the desert in Dubai.  People often give something up for Lent.  This year Ann and I will be giving up some time to look at a study course together – this, we hope, will deepen our faith and draw us together at the same time.  I hope you will be giving up time to attend out Lent Series ‘I’m gonna let it shine’.  You may want to do something else as well.  Some people read a Lent book, others take more time to pray and read the bible.  Mike and I have shared with you at our 10 am service two different ways we have found helpful in letting God speak to us through the bible – why not try these out and find out which works best for you.  Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this important season in the church’s year, the more you prepared through Lent the great will be your joy when Easter comes!
 

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Notices 2nd to 9th March 2014



SUNDAY
Sunday next before Lent
  2nd
  8.00 am
10.00 am
  6.00 pm
Holy Communion
Morning Worship  (No Seekers today – schools’ half term holidays)
Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start)
MONDAY

 3rd


Schools go back today
Please note: Sunny Days is cancelled for this week only owing to unforeseen circumstances
TUESDAY  
Shrove Tuesday
 4th
10.00 am
  2.30 pm
  6.15 pm
  7.30 pm
  8.00 pm 
Holy Communion in the Meeting Place
TLC in the Meeting Place. New members always welcome
Brownies resumes in the Upper Hall
Guides resumes in the Upper Hall
Contemplative Prayer for Shrove Tuesday in the Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday
 5th
10.00 am

10.30 am
  6.00 pm
  7.30 pm

 
 7.30 pm
 8.00 pm
Peekaboo for Babies, toddlers, parents and carers resumes this week in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place
Care4You support workers team meeting in the Old Vestry
Yoga with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall
Holy Communion for Ash Wednesday in the Meeting Place
First Wednesday Group are not  meeting at Jacqui’s tonight as the
group is attending the Communion service in church
W.I. meeting in the Old Vestry
Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY
 6th
10.00 am
  3.00 pm
  3.30 pm

  6.30 pm
  7.30 pm 
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
Chairobics in the Meeting Place
New Study Group/Homework Club begins today in the Old Vestry with Jackie King and Helen Meszaros - to 5.30 pm
Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall
Thursday Prayer Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY
 7th
 7.30 pm
Worship Group Rehearsal in the Old Vestry
SATURDAY
 8th
 8.00 am
PCC meeting in the Meeting Place
SUNDAY
First of Lent
 9th
  8.00 am
10.00 am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs



Another Prayer Day at Longshaw
I have booked the Moorland Discovery Centre at Longshaw for Saturday 3rd May for another Prayer Day.  We had our first last autumn and people were so appreciative that I said that I would try to arrange two each year.  The day started at 10 am and finished at around 4.00 pm and £5 each covers the cost of hiring the Centre.
Last time I lead some meditations in the morning and talked a bit about prayer and stillness.  We then had a leisurely lunch (most people brought their own but you can go down the café if you prefer).  We then had a bit of time to wander around on our own, being quiet and appreciating the wonderful scenery before getting together to share our experiences during an informal Communion.
As it will be a couple of weeks after Easter resurrection will be very much the theme and I hope that spring will be all around us (but the Centre did seem to be well heated if it is still a little cool!).  Please put the date in your diary now and I will collect names nearer the time.    Murray






HONEY EVENING  SW Sheffield Trefoil Guild invites you to a Honey Evening at the Bee Farm at Troway Hall, Troway, Derbyshire S21 5RU on Wednesday 16th April at 6.45 pm, cost £2.50. Take the B6056 past Ward’s Nursery, turn left at The Inn at Troway, down a narrow winding road. The Hall is on the left. We suggest car sharing (4) if possible, as there is limited car parking. Please contact Margaret or Jacqui for details if you’re interested.

THANK YOU Many thanks to everyone for their best wishes and all the lovely cards Roger and I received on becoming first time Grandparents. Rob & Lucy and their new baby son are all doing well. (I’m afraid he doesn’t yet have a name!)  Thanks again, Cathy

PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING  with books and cakes on Sat 10th May from 10 am to 1 pm to raise money for the Fabric Fund for the remaining window repairs.  If anyone would like to grow something for us to sell, it would be very much appreciated. Please see Ken for suggestions.

SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS 2014 VOUCHERS There’s now a box in church if you would like to save your vouchers for equipment for St Paul’s Beavers, Cubs & Scouts please. Help us to help equip our young people for a healthier life!

FUTURE EVENTS  If you're planning any sort of event to be held in church during 2014 could you please send details to Liz Warren so that we can complete a year planner and make sure that everyone is catered for and we don't end up with dates that clash or try to organise events too close together.  Is there any sort of event that you would like us to have but is missing from our usual schedule?  Let us know and we'll see what we can do.    

THIS WEEK! THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE  presented by Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society  from Tues 4th to Sat 8th March at 7.30 pm at Dronfield Civic Hall.  Please phone Mrs Kath Hirst – ticket secretary on 0114 25576340114 2557634

M.U. - MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY – Sunday 30th March.
This Mothering Sunday, as you remember your mother, help us to change the lives of people all over the world by buying a “Make a Mother’s Day” gift. Please see posters in church for details of inspirational ethical gifts from £4-£10.

M.U. MEETING ON 12TH MARCH – Jacqui will be leading a Meditation for Lent. EASTER CARDS will be on sale in church very shortly. Enquiries to Jacqui & please put your payment in the oak box under the MP notice board.

GET GROWING on Saturday 8th March at Meersbrook Park Walled Garden from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. Please see poster in the hallway. Advance Booking essential  - £25.00 per person, to book contact Local Food Manager Tel. 07768932613 or email Darrell@heeleyfarm.org.uk

MANAGING YOUR MONEY – SAVE AND SPEND WELL
A free course to help you manage your money better and learn to budget, will start on Thursday 20th March at
St Chad’s Church, Linden Avenue, Woodseats, from
11.15 am to 1.15 pm.  Book by calling Karen Kilner on 0114 250 73690114 250 7369 or email karen@kilner.eclipse.co.uk  For more information, there’s a poster on the MP notice board.

NEW GROUPS
ART CLASS - The Workers’ Educational Association is bringing an Art class to St Paul’s, owing to refurbishment works at the Church of the Nazarene. The classes with Veronique Oodian will begin in the Old Vestry on Monday 28th April at 2.00 pm for an 11 week block. This is an established class and you are advised to contact Veronique regarding enrolment/vacancies.
WEEKLY TUITION & HOMEWORK CLUB - Help for all ages with focus on English, Maths & Science, and run by qualified teachers, providing small group work and homework workshops. Venue: The Old Vestry at St Paul’s Church & centre from 3.30 -5.30 pm starting on Thursday 6th March. Discount available for siblings.  One to one tuition also available. For details call HJ Tuition on 0114 25548890114 2554889 or 07846957711 or visit hjtuition.vpweb.co.uk

Mike’s Ministry:  
Sun 2nd March – St Paul’s 10.00 am Morning Worship
Wed 5th – St Paul’s 7.30 pm Ash Wednesday HC
Thurs 6th – Southey Green Elim

Prayer Focus:  We continue to pray for all who are ill and those who care for them